IFC is becoming the go-to network for fans of off-kilter comedy: The network announced Wednesday that it will begin airing "The Larry Sanders Show," "The Ben Stiller Show," "Mr. Show with Bob and David" and "Action" beginning in January.
The shows will debut on IFC in 2011, joining "Monty Python’s Flying Circus," "Arrested Development," "Freaks and Geeks" and "Undeclared." The repeats fill out a comedy slate that also includes the new originals "Onion News Network" and "Portlandia," a short-based scripted series from Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.
The new shows will rotate through a new 90-minute, Monday-Wednesday comedy block beginning Jan. 3, featuring exclusive new interviews with the writers, creators and stars of each show. It will be hosted by comedian Scott Aukerman, who wrote and appeared on "Mr. Show." The first episode will feature Andy Dick ("The Ben Stiller Show") and Sarah Silverman ("Mr. Show").
"Larry Sanders" will debut Jan. 3, "Ben Stiller" Jan. 5, "Mr. Show" Jan. 7, and "Action" in late 2011.
